For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,512 students in Columbia School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Columbia School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
1,512 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Columbia School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#282 out of 855 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
48%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
7 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
n/a
18%
# White Students
1,353 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
90%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
90 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
131
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
108
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
104
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
105
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
128
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
92
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
107
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
119
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
111
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
125
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
129
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
118
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
135
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,034 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,304 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,034
$18,267
Spending / Student
$11,304
$17,461
Best Columbia School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
320 School St
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-6632
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-6632
Grades: PK-2
| 343 students
Rank: #22.
Columbia Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4460 North Lake Rd
Clarklake, MI 49234
(517) 529-9400
Clarklake, MI 49234
(517) 529-9400
Grades: 6-12
| 91 students
Rank: #33.
Columbia Central High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11775 Hewitt Rd
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-6634
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-6634
Grades: 7-12
| 646 students
Rank: #44.
Columbia Upper Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
321 School St
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-2181
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-2181
Grades: 3-6
| 432 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Columbia School District?
Columbia School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,512 students.
What is the rank of Columbia School District?
Columbia School District is ranked #269 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia School District?
90% of Columbia School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Columbia School District?
Columbia School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Columbia School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,304 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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